global systems and governance

what is the 5th most traded global commodity

bananas

what climates are bananas grown in

grown in hot mainly lowland climates within the tropics

what % of ecuadors economy is bananas

4

where is the largest banana producing region

Asia

where are the largest banana exporting regions

Latin America and the Carribean

what does fairtrade do for bananas

the farmers get paid directly for their bananas so less money will go to the TNC’S

What are TNC’S

Transnational corporations are companies that operate in at least two countries with headquarters in one and business in another

where are TNC headquarters normally based

headquarters are based in a major city in the home country

where is research and development normally

in home country

where would subsidary headquarters be located

in each continent or countries where main operations are based

benefits of TNC’s

• generates jobs and income - brings new technology -finds new worker skills - has a multiplier effect

• lower costs because of cheaper land and lower wages - greater access to new resources and markets

• cheaper goods - can specialise in services and research and development

costs of TNC’S

• poor working conditions - exploitation of resources - negative impact on environment and local culture - economic linkages

• ethical issues such as environmental damage or sweatshops can damage reputation

• loss of manufacturing jobs - de-industrialisation

How many people do apple employ

98000 full time workers

how many apple stores are there

450

across how many countries does apple have stores

16

where are Apple’s european headquarters

Cork Ireland

global village

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